Debt, Pride, and the Tyranny of Willful Spending
A sermon argues that debt stems from pride and extravagance and harms families and communities. It cites examples from Scripture and history, warns against embezzlement and perjury to cover debts, and urges complete repayment to align faith with financial honesty.
General Booth the Vegetarian Leader of Salvation Army
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes that General Booth head of the Salvation Army is a strict vegetarian. He eats no meat fish eggs dairy cooked with fat, subsisting largely on cereals and boiled rice. He sometimes eats rice all day and adopts the same diet the next day. He despises meats and strong drink and does not smoke. He attributes a long life to his diet and discipline.
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